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Boston College Bulletin

Bulletins issued in each volume:

No. 1, February (Entrance-College of Arts and Sciences) ; No. 2,
February (Entrance-School of Business Administration); No. 3, April
(Summer School); No. 4, April (Law School); No. 5, April (School
of Social Work); No. 6, July (Intown Division); No. 7, August
(Graduate School) ; No. 8, October (General Catalogue) ; No. 9,
October (School of Business Administration).

Entered as second-class matter February 28, 1929,

at the post office at Boston, Massachusetts,

under the act of August 24, 1912.

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BOSTON COLLEGE

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill 67,

Newton, Massachusetts

BIGelow 1480

BOSTON COLLEGE BULLETIN

APRIL, 1947
SUMMER SCHOOL

OF

ARTS, SCIENCES, EDUCATION

June 30th - August 9th
1947

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Vol. XIX

No. 3

Summer Session

SUMMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

President — Reverend William L. Keleher, S.J.

Director — Reverend James L. Burke, S.J.

Assistant Director — Reverend Edmund D. Walsh, S.J.

Graduate School Director — Reverend George A. O'Donnell, S.J

Graduate School Registrar — Mary E. McInerney, LL.B.

Treasurer — Reverend Stephen A. Shea, S.J.

Librarian — Reverend Terence L. Connolly, S.J.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Boston College Summer Session of Arts, Sciences and Educa-
tion offers a variety of credit and non-credit courses on the under-
graduate and graduate levels. The Summer Session is co-educational.

Graduate courses may be taken by those working for a master's
degree at the Boston College Graduate School or by those working
for a master's degree at other graduate schools, or by those requiring
teachers' promotional courses on the graduate level. They may also
be audited.

Undergraduate courses may be taken — with proper authorization
— by those working in any of the collegiate institutions of Boston
College, i. e., the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business
Administration, the Intown College or the School of Nursing.

Undergraduate courses may also be taken to transfer credits to
other collegiate institutions or to satisfy teachers' promotional re-
quirements. They may also be audited.

Neither admission to nor attendance at the Summer Session im-
plies acceptance by any of the collegiate divisions of Boston College.

Summer Session

CALENDAR

June 23-27 — 9.12 A. M., 2-5 P. M. — Registration
June 28 — 9-12 A. M. — Registration
June 30th — Opening of class

9:00 A.M. — Benediction, Library Auditorium

9:20 A.M. — First class begins
July 3 — Last day for course changes
July 4 — Holiday

July 22 — Graduate School Modern Language Examinations
Aug. 6, 7, 8 — Written Examinations
Aug. 8, 9 — Oral Examinations in Philosophy for Boston College

undergraduates

In the Summer Session there are no late and no make-up exam-
inations. .

FEES

Registration: New graduate students $ 5.00

Former graduate students 2.00

New undergraduate students 5.00

Former undergraduate students 2.00

Late registration ____ 3.00

Course fee per semester hour 12.00

Change in individual course 2.00

Laboratory fee 1 5.00

Library fee per semester hour 1.00

Supplementary bill 1.00

PAYMENT OF FEES

All Summer School students are expected to pay all special fees
and one-half of the tuition fees on registration day. Complete pay-
ment must be made by Tuesday, July 15th.

WITHDRAWALS and REFUNDS

A student who withdraws from any course must notify the
Director immediately in writing of his withdrawal. Withdrawal will
become effective as of the date on which the Director receives the
notice. This date also applies to refunds.

Special fees are not returnable. Tuition fees are not returnable
after July 7th. Students who withdraw on or before July 7th will
receive a pro rata tuition refund.

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Summer Session

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Graduate Students

Information concerning graduate school courses and requirements
may be obtained from the Dean of the Graduate School, Boston Col-
lege, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass. Registration should be made on the
assigned days in the Tower Assembly Hall at Chestnut Hill with the
Dean of the Graduate School.

Those who are entering the Graduate School for the first time
should have a transcript of their undergraduate record filed with the
Registrar in advance of registration.

Those who are graduate candidates at some other institution
mu:t submit by registration day a statement (not a full transcript)
of the fact of their graduation from an approved college. This
statement should be signed by the Dean or Registrar of the college
by which the undergraduate degree was awarded.

Those who register for non-degree graduate courses, whether for
credit or not, must also submit a similar signed statement.

Undergraduate Students
Boston College Intown Students

Candidates for the bachelor's degree at Boston College Intown
must observe the sequence requirements prescribed by Boston College
Intown. They are expected to take six semester credits during the
Summer Session.

Prior to registration days, information and approval of courses
should be obtained from the Registrar, Boston College Intown, 126
Newbury Street, Boston 16, Mass. Registration on the assigned days
should be made at the Tower Assembly Hall, Chestnut Hill with the
Registrar of Boston College Intown.

Boston College School of Nursing Students

Candidates for a degree of the School of Nursing must obtain
the approbation for Summer Courses from the officers of administra-
tion of the School of Nursing. For information, address Rev.
Anthony G. Carroll, S.J., 126 Newbury St., Boston 16, Mass. Regis-
tration on the assigned days is made at the Tower Assembly Hall,
Chestnut Hill with the Registrar of the School of Nursing.

Other Students

Those who plan to register for undergraduate courses to transfer
to other educational institutions or to attend credit or non-credit
courses without any transfer of credits, should address all inquiries
to the Director of the Boston College Summer Session, Chestnut Hill

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67, Mass. Registration on the assigned days is made at the Tower
Assembly Hall, Chestnut Hill, with the Director.

Veterans %

All Veterans under Public Law 346 who are not now registered
in one of the divisions of Boston College, must submit a supplementary
certificate of eligibility at registration. Veterans who lack such a
certificate must pay their own bills. A complete refund will be
made if the supplementary certificate is submitted during the early
days of the Summer Session. These certificates may be obtained from
the Boston Veteran Administration Office, 17 Court St., Boston, or
from the Veteran Administration Office of the district where the
veteran is currently enrolled as a student.

Where it is necessary to obtain a letter of acceptance from the
Boston College Summer Session before the supplementary certificate
is granted, write for this letter to the Director of the Summer Session,
enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope for reply.

All veterans under Public Law 16 must present at the time of reg-
istration a written (not an oral) statement from their director of
training that they are eligible for summer school. In the absence of
such a statement, veterans must pay their own bills. Where it is
necessary to obtain a letter of acceptance from the Boston College
Summer Session for the director of training, write for this letter to
the Director of the Summer School, enclosing a self-addressed stamped
envelope for reply.

Veterans' Room and Board

The Summer School will have room and boarding facilities for
approximately 12 5 veterans in the temporary housing project on the
campus. Only if 100 veterans desire board and room can pro-
visions be made for the service. Please apply before June 1st to the
Summer Session Director.

The rate for double-room and board from 5:00 P. M., Sunday,
June 29 to 11:00 A. M., Saturday, August 9 is $110, payable in ad-
vance at the time of registration. The rate for single room and board
during the same time is $12 5, payable in advance.

A limited number of private homes in the vicinity of Boston
College have room, or room and board available for Summer Session
students (men and women). Address inquiries to the Director at
the earliest possible date.

Dramatic Arts Summer School

This Summer the Dramatic Arts Summer School will be reinaugu-
rated. For details concerning this School, write to Rev. John L.
Bonn, S.J., Director, Boston College, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.

Summer Session

FACULTY

Joseph L. Barrett, S.J., Chemistry

Carol A. Bernhardt, S.J., English

Stanislaus J. Bezuszka, S.J., Mathematics

Wilfred T. Bouvier, S.J., French

James L. Burke, S.J., History and Government

Joseph A. Burke, S.J., Religion

Robert J. Cahill, A.B., German

Henry A. Callahan, S.J., History, Religion

William V. E. Casey, S.J., Religion

Wilma R. Curtin, Ph.D., Education

James J. Devlin, S.J., Physics

Silvio DiPietro, Ed.M., Biology

John A. Doherty, S.J., Mathematics

John P. Donnelly, S.J., Religion

John D. Donoghue, S.J., Philosophy

Edward T. Douglas, S.J., Religion

David R. Dunigan, S.J., Education

Alexander G. Duncan, S.J., Philosophy

Anthony J. Eiardi, S.J., Mathematics

Harold H. Fagan, M.S., Chemistry

Thomas A. Fay, S.J., Mathematics

Thomas B. Feeney, S.J., French

Edward H. Finnegan, S.J., History

William F. Finneran, S.J., Philosophy

Francis Flaherty, S.J., Philosophy

Daniel I. Foley, S.J., Greek

Ernest B. Foley, S.J., Economics

Albert M. Folkard, A.M., English

George R. Fuir, S.J., Philosophy

James F. Geary, S.J., History

Martin P. Harney, S.J., History

Helen M. Heffernan, R.N., A.M., Sociology

Edward L. Hirsh, Ph.D., English

Edmond J. Hogan, S.J., Religion

William L. Johnson, S./., English

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Harold C. Kirley, S.J., History
Richard A. Lawlor, S.J., Latin
James M. Leavey, S.J., French
John J. Long, S.J., Latin
Francis E. Low, S.J., Philosophy
Paul M. Maginnity, Ph.D., Chemistry
Fakhri B. Maluf, Ph.D., Philosophy
Francis L. Maynard, A.M., Biology
Francis J. MacDonald, S.J., Latin
John A. McCarthy, S.J., Philosophy
Robert J. McEwan, S.J. Economics
Albert F. McGuinn, S.J., Chemistry
T. Everett McPeake, S.J., Education
John E. Murphy, S.J., Gaelic
John A. O'Brien, S.J., Philosophy
Vincent DeP. O'Brien, S.J., Latin
John A. O'Callaghan, S.J., English
John C. O'Connell, S.J., Sociology
Daniel F. X. O'Connor, S.J., Philosophy
David C. O'Donnell, Ph.D., Chemistry
George A. O'Donnell, S.J., Mathematics
Francis T. O'Hara, Ph.D., French
Robert F. O'Malley, B.S., Chemistry
Reginald F. O'Neill, S.J., Religion
Joseph F. Quane, S.J., Philosophy
Leo F. Quinlan, S.J., English
Oswald A. Reinhalter, S.J., Greek
James W. Ring, S.J., Physics
Charles M. Roddy, S.J., Religion
Otto K. Roth, A.M., German
John K. Rouleau, Ph.D., Chemistry
John W. Ryan, S.J., English
Thomas I. Ryan, M.S., Biology
Jacob A. Santamaria, A.M., Spanish
Richard G. Shea, S.J., Latin
John W. L. Shork, M.S., Physics
Thomas E. Shortell, S./., Labor

SummePv Session

Ernest A. Siciliano, Ph.D., Spanish

George F. Smith, S.J., Spanish

Sidney J. Smith, S.J., English

James D. Sullivan, S.J., Ethics

Joseph J. Sullivan, S.J., Chemistry

John A. Tobin, S.J., Physics

Leon M. Vincent, M.S., Biology

William A. Welch, M.Ed., LL.B., Education

Donald J. White, M.A., Economics

F. Elmer White, Ph.D., Physics

Francis X. Wilkie, S.J., Biology

Harold A. Zager, M.S., Mathematics

Summer Session 11

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

The administration reserves the right to withdraw any course in
which there is not a registration of ten students.

BIOLOGY (Bi)

Bi 3 1 General Biology

An introduction to the study of plant and animal life, the funda-
mentals of vital phenomena, and the cell.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F., 10:2 5-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Di Pietro

Bi 32 Vertebrate Zoology

A study of the classification of representative vertebrates; the
gross anatomy of various organs; the principles of general physi-
ology.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Ryan

Bi 41 Cultural Biology

The aim of this course is to give a biological background to philo-
sophical, sociological and educational studies. Properties of living
organisms, the variety and relationships among living organisms,
from the lowest to the most complex, in both plants and animals;
the dynamics of living organisms, the laws of heredity. The lec-
tures will be illustrated and supplemented by demonstrations of
laboratory material.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours

Prof. Vincent

Bi 102 Histology

Various systems of mammalian anatomy as to structure and func-
tion; fundamental tissues; types of gland cells; bone and nerve
cells, etc. Care of the body and the diverse opinions on the vital
principle.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F. 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Wilkie SJ.

Bi 107 Hygiene

Primarily concerned with personal health, but also includes cer-
tain aspects of community health and sanitation. The physiology
of the various organs and systems of the body, especially as af-

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fected by habits of nutrition, exercise, rest, etc. The nature

and causes of some of the more common diseases, with emphasis
on preventive measures.

By arrangement. Three semester hours

S Bi 109 Physiology

Man's relation to his environment, both external and internal.
The topics treated will include the various physiological systems,
vitamins, hormones, nutrition and man's relation to the rest of
creation.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Maynard

BUSINESS SUBJECTS

S Ac 1 Elementary Accounting I

A study of the principles necessary for an intelligent understand-
ing of business books and records.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. D. J. White

S Ac 2 Elementary Accounting II

A study of the account development of typical business organ-
izations and of their trading and manufacturing operations.
Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours

Prof. D. J. ¥h:te

S Ac 21 Intermediate Accounting I

A study of executive policy with regard to accounting practise.
Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hours

S Ac 22 Intermediate-Accounting II

A study of funds and reserves, installment sales, branch office
and subsidiary accounting, mergers, receiverships, estate and trust
accounts.
Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hours

S B. L. 1 Business Law

A study of the law of contracts.
Daily, 11:50-1:3 5 Four semester hours

CHEMISTRY (Ch)

S Ch 1 Introduction to Chemistry

A non-laboratory course expounding the general principles of
chemistry with class demonstrations of important experiments.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Barrett, S.J.

Summer Session 13

S Ch 1 1 General Inorganic Chemistry I

The first half of a course in general inorganic chemistry designed
to meet the requirements of medical and dental schools.
Daily, 9:00-10: 15 (lecture) Four semester hours.

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. O'Malley

S Ch 12 General Inorganic Chemistry II

The second half of a course in general inorganic chemistry de-
signed to meet the requirements of medical and dental schools.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. J. J. Sullivan, S.J.

S Ch 26 Qualitative Inorganic Analysis

The lectures will treat the theory of equilibrium in solutions,
the solubility product principle, ionization of weak electrolytes,
common ion effect, complex ions, and applications of these prin-
ciples to the analytical procedures for identification of the common
elements.

The laboratory work will exemplify these principles in the analysis
of materials for metallic and non-metallic constituents. The modern
semi-micro technique will be used in the laboratory work.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Rouleau

S Ch 27 Quantitative Analysis I (Volumetric)

The lectures will treat the theory and problem work of Vol-
umetric Analysis, including neutralization, oxidation-reduction,
and precipitation methods of volumetric analysis.

The laboratory work will involve typical analyses of these three
types.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours.

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Fagan

S Ch 2 8 Quantitative Analysis II (Gravimetric Analysis)

The lectures will be concerned with the technique, theory and
problem work of gravimetric analysis, and the theory behind the
laboratory procedures will be discussed.

In the laboratory several typical analyses will be performed.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. McGuinn, S.J.

S Ch 51 Organic Chemistry I

The lectures will cover the aliphatic compounds through the

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carbohydrates. The laboratory work will involve typical syntheses
and studies of pr®perties.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. D. C. O'Donnell

S Ch 52 Organic Chemistry II

The lectures will cover the aromatic compounds and proteins,
corresponding to a second semester course. The laboratory work
will involve typical syntheses and study of properties. Prerequisites:
Organic Chemistry I.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 (lecture) Four semester hours.

M., W., F., 12:10-1:50 (laboratory) Prof. Maginnity

ECONOMICS (Ec)

S Ec 3 1 Principles of Economics I

A study of the foundations of the science of economics.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours

Prof. E. B. Foley, S.J.

S Ec 32 Principles of Economics II

The second semester of principles of economics.
Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hours

Prof. McEwan, S.J.

S Ec 41 Introduction to Accounting Principles

Basic principles necessary for an intelligent understanding of the
books and records used in business.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours

Prof. D. J. White

S Ec 42 Advanced Accounting

A study of accounting principles and methods with special ref-
erence to consolidations, mergers and holding companies.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours

Prof. D. J. White

S Ec 107 Labor Relations

The course will serve as an introduction to the study of Amer-
ican labor problems. It will cover a brief history of labor, the
structure and functions of labor unions, the elements of collective

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bargaining, strikes, picketing, boycotts and the means of indus-
trial peace.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Shortell, S.J.
Director, Institute of Industrial Relations

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EDUCATION

S Ed 141 Educational Psychology

A systematic exposition of the nature, characteristics and opera-
tive forces of learning.

Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. McPeake, S.J.

S Ed 151 Mental Tests and Measurements

A study of group and individual tests of mental ability along with
practise in their administration and interpretation. A laboratory fee
of two dollars is assessed for this course.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours

Prof. Curtin

S Ed 161 General School Administration

A study of the principles and practises governing the organ-
ization and administration of elementary, secondary schools and
specialized classes. '

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours

Prof. Welch
Superintendent, Peabody, Mass.

S Ed 227 Survey of Educational Thought in Modern Times

An examination and interpretation of educational theories in the
modern period and an analysis of ensuing movements and processes
in the schools.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours

Prof. Dunigan, S.J.

ENGLISH (En)

S En 1 Introduction to College English

A study and practise of the principles of prose writing.
Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hourt:

Prof. Quinlan, S.J.

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S En 2 Art of Poetry

A study of the nature and types of poetry with the principles
and practise of versification and poetic diction.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. J. A. O'Callaghan, SJ.

S En 21 Principles of Rhetoric

Principles and practise of persuasive speech.
Daily, 9*00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. S. J. Smith, S.J.

S En 22 Masterpieces of Oratory and Drama

Application of the principles of persuasive speech to masterpieces
of oratory and drama.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

S En 119 Elizabethan Literary Forms: Tragedy

This course includes a critical analysis of the dramatic inheri-
tance of the Elizabethans with special emphasis on tragedy and its
moral significance.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Folkard

S En 122 Shakespeare's Romantic Comedies

A study of two romantic comedies in the light of Aristotelian
principles.

Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 - Three semester hours

Prof. Bernhardt, S.J.

S En 167 Survey of Irish Literature

A survey of Irish literature from earliest times to the present.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. J. E. Murphy, S.J.

S En 23 3 English Prose of 17th Century

A study of the most important prose writers with special at-
tention to the development of literary forms and to the extension
of the vernacular as a literary medium.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Johnson, S.J.

S En 247 The Age of Johnson

A study of Johnson and his circle and an examination of the
neo-classical spirit in English literature.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Hirsh

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S En 2H The Romantic Movement

This course will discuss the literary, social, political and philo-
sophical forces underlying Romanticism; and the chief First and
Second Generation poets.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Ryan, S.J.

FRENCH (Fr)

S Fr 1 Elementary French

A beginner's course in French grammar.
Daily, 10:25-12:10 Four semester hours.

Prof. Feeney, S.J.

S Fr 12 Intermediate French

A review of French grammar and a reading of French literature
of moderate difficulty.

Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hours.

Prof. Bouvier, S.J.

S Fr 22 (182) Advanced French

An introduction to the masterpieces of French literature along
with practise in French conversation.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Leavey, S.J.

S Fr 211 Old French Literature

A survey and study of early medieval literature prior to the four-
teenth century.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Siciliano

S Fr 293 Selected Topic in French Literature

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. O'Hara

GAELIC (Gl)

S Gl 101 Survey of Irish Literature

A survey of Irish literature from earliest times to the present.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. J. E. Murphy, S.J.

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GERMAN (Gm)

S Gm 1 Elementary German

A beginner's course in elementary German.
Daily, 10:25-12:10 Four semester hours.

Prof. Roth

S Gm 1 1 Intermediate German

A review of German grammar and a reading of German liter-
ature of moderate difficulty.

Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hours

Prof. Cahill

S Gm 21 Advanced German

By arrangement Three semester hours.

GOVERNMENT (Gv)

S Gv 153 Public Policy and Labor

A study of current labor problems with which governmental
policy is concerned.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Shortell, S.J.

S Gv 199 Readings

Qualified undergraduates who require credits in fields not offered
in lecture courses will be guided in readings, reports and conferences
to satisfy their academic requirements. Similar arrangements will
be made for graduate students who are deficient in upper division
(prerequisites.

By arrangement Two, three or four semester hours.

Prof. Burke, SJ.

S Gv 291 Historical Foundations of Political Science

A study and application of the scientific methodology required
for gathering, assessing, synthesizing and documenting the historical
data needed in the study of political science.

Daily, 10:25-12:10 Four semester hours.

By arrangement Six semester hours.

Prof. Burke, S.J.

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S Gv 299 Readings and Research

A directed study of bibliographical, source and authoritative
secondary material for a deeper knowledge of some problems pre-
viously studied. The number of credits will depend on reports, con-
ferences and examinations.
By arrangement Prof. Burke, S.J.

S Gv 301 Thesis Direction

By arrangement Four semester hours.

Prof. Burke, S.J.

GREEK (Gk)

S Gk 1 Elementary Greek

A beginner's course in Greek grammar.
Daily, 10:25-12:10 Four semester hours.

Prof. D. I. Foley, S.J.

S Gk 11 Intermediate Greek

A grammatical and literary study of Homer.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Reinhalter, S.J.

HISTORY (Hs)

S Hs 11 Early Christian Civilization

A survey of early Christian and early mediaeval civilization to
800.

By arrangement

S Hs 12 Mediaeval History

After a brief survey of early European civilization from the birth
of Christ t© Charlemagne, the course will dwell on the personalities,
ideas and institutions of mediaeval Europe from the ninth through
the thirteenth century. It will be concluded by a rapid survey of
the course of history during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Harney, S.J.

S Hs 13 Age of the Renaissance

A study of European civilization from 1300 to 1517.
By arrangement Three semester hours.

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S Hs 21 The Age of the Reformation

A survey of the capitol factors during the period of the Reforma-
tion.

Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Geary, S.J.

S Hs 22 Modern European History

After a brief survey of the age of the Reformation, the course
will dwell on the age of enlightenment and revolution, and will
conclude with a brief account of the chief trends in later history.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Kirley, S.J.

S Hs 2 3 Europe Since Napoleon

A survey of Europe from Napoleon to the Atomic Age.
By arrangement Two or three semester hours.

S Hs 3 1 Ecclesiastical History I

A study of select topics in ecclesiastical history to 1500.
By arrangement.

S Hs 3 2 Ecclesiastical History II

A study of select topics in ecclesiastical history since 1500.
By arrangement.

S Hs 111 Historical Factors in Early Christian Civilization
By arrangement.

S Hs 115 Historical Factors in Mediaeval Civilization

A study of the capitol historical factors from Charlemagne to
Boniface VIII.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Harney, S.J.

S Hs 119 Historical Factors in the Age of the Renaissance

A study of the capitol historical factors from the height of the
Middle Ages to 1500.
By arrangement.

S Hs 121 Historical Factors in the Age of the Reformation

A study of the chief factors in European history from Luther to
the Treaty of Westphalia.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Geary, S.J.

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S Hs 131 European Enlightenment and Revolution

A study of the chief factors in European history from 1648 to
1815.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Kirley, S.J.

S Hs 149 Historical Factors in Modern World Civilization

A study of the chief factors in European civilization from the
Council to Vienna to present times.
By arrangement.

S Hs 151 American History Survey I a

A survey of American civilization to 1800.
By arrangement.

S Hh 152 American History Survey I b

A survey of American civilization from Jefferson through
Lincoln.
By arrangement.

S Hs 15 3 American History Survey II a

A survey of American civilization from 1865-1900.
By arrangement.

S Hs 154 Contemporary U. S. History

A survey of American history since 1900 emphasizing both
domestic and foreign policies.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Finnegan, S.J.

S Hs 199 Readings

Qualified undergraduates who require credits in fields not offered
in lecture courses will be guided in readings, reports and conferences
to satisfy their academic requirements.
By arrangement. The Department

S Hs 201 Science and Method of History

A study and application of the scientific methodology required
for gathering, assessing, synthesizing and documenting historical
information. This course is prescribed for all history majors in
the graduate school.

Daily, 10:25-12:10 Four semester hours.

By arrangement. Six semester hours.

Prof. Burke, S.J.

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S Hs 205 Special Topics on Ecclesiastical History

An historical study of important church councils.
Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Callahan, S.J.

S Hs 299 Readings and Research

A directed study of bibliographical, source and authoritative
material for a deeper knowledge of some problems previously
studied. The number of credits will depend ®n reports, conferences
and examinations.
By arrangement. The Department

S Hs 301 Thesis Direction

This course is prescribed for all graduate students in history.
The theses' topics will be chosen from contemporary U. S. history.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Four semester hours.

Prof. Finnegan, SJ.

LATIN (Lt)

S Lt A Elements of Latin Grammar

A thorough introduction into the basis elements of Latin gram-
mar.

Daily, 10:25-12:05 Four semester hours.

Prof. Lawlor, S.J.

S Lt B Intermediate Latin

A review of Latin gramnaar and a reading of Caesar and Cicero.
Daily, 10:25-12:05 Four semester hours.

Prof. MacDonald, SJ.

S Lt 4 (104) Latin Humanism

A study of Latin authors who represent the stream of Latin
humanism.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. V. deP. O'Brien, SJ.

S Lt 24 (124) Latin Persuasive Writings

A study of persuasive writings in Latin oratory and satire.
Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. R. G. Shea, SJ.

Summer Session 23

S Lt 207 Prose of thje Empire

A study of representative writings from the age of imperial
prose.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Long, S.J.

MATHEMATICS (Mt)

S Mt 1 College Mathematics I

and trigonometry
Three

Prof. Fay, S.J.

The essentials of college algebra and trigonometry.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

S Mt 2 College Mathematics II

The essentials of analytic geometry.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Doherty, S.J.

S Mt 3 1 Differential Calculus

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Eiardi, S.J.

S Mt 32 Integral Calculus

Daily, 11:50-1:05 Three semester hours.

Prof. Zager

S Mt 142 b. Advanced Calculus, II

The gamma and beta functions, elliptic integrals, Legendre
polynomials, Bessel functions, Fourier series, and Lagrange's equa-
tions.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. G. A. O'Donnell, SJ.

S Mt 211 The Theory of Numbers

An introduction to the theory of numbers. Among the topics
to be discussed are: primes, irrational numbers, congruences and
residues, Diophantine equations, and arithmetical functions.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Bezuszka, S.J.

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PHILOSOPHY (PI)

S PI 1 Minor Logic

An introductory course in philosophy, the purposes of which are
to train the student in the mechanics of thought and to familiarize
him with the principles of correct thinking.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. O'Connor, S.J.

S PI 2 Major Logic

A study of the nature and founts of certitude.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Quane, S.J.

S PI 3 (43) Ontology

A study of such basic concepts as being, substance, accidents,
causality, necessity and order.

Three semester hours.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (Sect. A) Prof. Flaherty, SJ.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 (Sect. B) Prof. Fuir, SJ.

S PI 4 (44) Cosmology

A study of the origin and formation of the world, of the prop-
erty of bodies, of the laws of nature and of miracles.

Three semester hours.
Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 (Sect. A) Prof. J. A. Burke, SJ.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 (Sect. B) Prof. Low, SJ.

S Pi 5 (101) Fundamental Psychology

A study of life in general, and of plant and animal life in par-
ticular.

Daily, 10:25-11:15 Two semester hours.

Prof. Duncan, SJ.

S PI 6 (102-3) Advanced Psychology
A study of man's intellect, will and soul.
Daily, 10:25-12:10 Four semester hours.

Prof. Donoghue, S J.

S PI 7 (104) Natural Theology

A study devoted to the proof of God's existence, the establish-
ment of His attributes and a vindication of His actions toward
creatures.

Daily, 11:20-12:10 Two semester hours.

Prof. McCarthy, SJ.

Summer Session 25

S PI 8 (101) General Ethics

A study of the basic laws which serve as the foundation of
morality.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 plus a repetition period Four semester hours.

Prof. J. D. Sullivan, S.J.

S Pi 9 (102) Special Ethics

An application of fundamental moral principles to specific
situations.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 plus a repetition period Four semester hours.

Prof. J. A. O'Brien, SJ.

S Pi 144 Basic Topics from St. Thomas

Selected topics from the writings of St. Thomas to understand
the definitions of philosophical ideas and philosophical methodology.
The topics will be chosen from epistemology, ontology, cosmology,
and natural theology.

Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Maluf

S PI 161 Introduction to Christian Philosophy

A study of the background, genesis and growth of Christian
philosophy with emphasis on its development in the West.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Finneran, S.J.

PHYSICS (Ph)
S Ph 1 Mechanics and Heat

An introductory scientific course in these subjects.

Four semester hours.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Prof. Devlin, S.J.

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Ring, S.J.

S Ph 2 Light, Sound, Electricity

An introductory scientific course in these subjects.

Four semester hours.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Prof. Tobin, S.J.

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Ring, SJ.

S Ph 111 Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

The mathematical treatment of the mechanics of particles and
rigid bodies; the properties of elastic bodies; impulses and momen-
tum; periodic motion; hydromechanics and hydrodynamics.
Daily, 9.00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours.

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. F. E. White

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S Ph 161 Electronics, I

A study of gaseous and thermionic conduction, circuit elements,
vacuum tubes, free and forced vibrations, thermionic and ionic
oscillators, receivers, rectifiers and amplifiers.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 (lecture) Four semester hours.

M., W., F., 10:25-12:05 (laboratory) Prof. Shork

RELIGION (Rl)

S Rl 54 Reading the New Testament

This course is designed to give the student a reading knowledge
of the whole New Testament. Historical information is employed
only insofar as it helps the student to deeper spiritual appreciation
of the inspired word of God as recorded in the New Testament,
one of the foundation stones of our culture. No specialized
background is required.

Daily, 11:50-12:40 Two semester hours.

Prof. Casey, S.J.

S Rl 41 God the Redeemer

A study of the mystery of the Redemption.
Daily, 11:50-1:05 (June 30- July 25) Two semester hours.

S Rl 42 God and Redemption

A study of divine grace, and of devotion to the Mother of God
and to the saints.

Daily, 11:50-1:05 (June 30- July 25) Two semester hours.

Prof. Donnelly, S.J.
Prof. Roddy, S.J.

S Rl 101 The Sacraments I

A study of sacramental theology with special reference to bap-
tism, confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.

By arrangement. (June 3 0-July 25) Two semester hours.

Prof. O'Neill, S.J.

S Rl 102 The Sacraments II

A study of sacramental theology with special reference to pen-
ance, extreme unction, holy orders and matrimony.
By arrangement. (June 30-July 25) Two semester hours.

Prof. Douglas, S.J.

Summer Session 27

S Rl 151 Ascetical Theology

A study of the classical principles that underlie Christian per-
fection.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Hogan, S.J.

S Rl 161 History of Church Councils

A study of representative church councils emphasizing their
causes and results.
Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Callahan, S.J.

SOCIOLOGY (Sc)

S Sc 123 Public Health

A critical analysis of the fundamental importance of health, both
as an asset to the individual and as a factor in social welfare. The
social significance of health and the nature of health problems are
discussed. Consideration is given to social prophylaxis and thera-
peutics. The aspects of hygiene which aim at combating disease
of social origin by means of palliative, curative and preventive
measures are treated. The modern socio-health movement; con-
structive programs in public health work advanced by health
organizations and agencies.

Daily, 10:25-12:05 (July 1 -August 1) Three semester hours.

Prof. Heffernan

S Sc 131 Labor Problems

A study of the social aspect of labor problems.
Daily, 10:2 5-11:40 Three semester hours.

Prof. Shortell, S.J.

S Sc 201 Sociology of the Family

A study of the family as a societal unit — its origin, nature,
purpose, and obstacles.

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. O'Connell, S.J.

S Sc 291 Historical Foundations of Social Science

A study and application of the scientific methodology required
for gathering, assessing, synthesizing and documenting the his-
torical data needed in the study of sociology.

Daily, 10:25-12:10 Three semester hours.

Prof. Burke, S.J.

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SPANISH (Sp)

S Sp 1 Elementary Spanish

A beginner's course in Spanish grammar.
Daily, 10:40-12:10 Four semester hours.

Prof. Santamaria

S Sp 12 Intermediate Spanish

A review of Spanish grammar and a reading of Spanish literature
of moderate difficulty

Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. Santamaria

S Sp 22 (182) Advanced Spanish

An introduction to masterpieces of Spanish Literature.
Daily, 9:00-10:15 Three semester hours.

Prof. G. F. Smith, S.J.

S Sp 232 Non-Dramatic Spanish Literature of the

Golden Age
A study of the novel of roguery, pastoral romance and poetry
with special emphasis on Cervantes.

Daily, 10:25-11:40 Three semester hours

Prof. Siciliano

Summer Session 29

SCHEDULE OF COURSES

Courses numbered 1 to 99 are for undergraduate students.
Courses numbered 100 to 199 are for advanced undergraduates
and graduate students.

Courses numbered 200 up are for graduate students only.

9:00 A. M.

S Bi 31 General Biology Prof. Di Pietro

S Bi 32 Vertebrate Zoology Prof. Ryan

S Bi 41 Cultural Biology Prof. Vincent

S Bi 102 Histology Prof. Wilkie, S.J.

S Ac 1 Elementary Accounting I Prof. D. J. White

S Ch 11 General Inorganic Chemistry I Prof. O'Malley

S Ch 12 General Inorganic Chemistry II Prof. J. J. Sullivan

S Gh 26 Qualitative Inorganic Analysis Prof. Rouleau

S Ch 27 Quantitative Analysis I

(Volumetric) Prof. Fagan

S Ch 2 8 Quantitative Analysis II Prof. McGuinn, S.J.

S Ch 5 1 Organic Chemistry I Prof. D. C. O'Donnell

S Ec 31 Principles of Economics I Prof. E. B. Foley, S.J.

S Ec 41 Introduction to Accounting

Principles Prof. D. J. White

S Ed 151 Mental Tests and Measure-
ments . Prof. Curtin

S Ed 227 Survey of Educational

Thought Prof. Dunigan, S.J.

S En 2 Art of Poetry Prof. J.A.O'Callaghan,S.J.

S En 21 Principles of Rhetoric Prof. S. J. Smith, S.J.

S En 167 Survey of Irish Literature Prof. J. E. Murphy, S.J.

S En 247 The Age of Johnson Prof. Hirsh

S En 2H Romantic Movement Prof. Ryan, S.J.

S Fr 22 (182) Advanced French Prof. Leavey, S.J.

S Fr 211 Old French Literature Prof. Siciliano

S Gl 101 Survey of Irish Literature Prof. J. E. Murphy, S.J.

S Gk 1 1 Intermediate Greek Prof. Reinhalter, S.J.

S Hs 22 Modern European History Prof. Kirley, S.J.

S Hs 154 Contemporary U. S. History... Prof. Finnegan, S.J.

S Hs 3 01 Thesis Direction Prof. Finnegan, S.J.

S Lt 4 (104) Latin Humanism Prof. V. deP. O'Brien, S. J.

S Lt 207 Prose of the Empire Prof. Long, S.J.

S Mt 1 College Mathematics I Prof. Fay, S.J.

S Mt 3 1 Differential Calculus Prof. Eiardi, S.J.

S Mt 142 b Advanced Calculus Prof. G. A. O'Donnell, S.J.

S PI 2 Major Logic Prof. Quane, S.J.

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S PI 3 (43) Ontology (Section A) _____ Prof. Flaherty, S.J.

S Pi 4 (44) Cosmology (Section B) Prof. Low, S.J.

S PI 8 (101) General Ethics Prof. J. D. Sullivan, S.J.

S PI 9 (102) Special Ethics Prof. J. A. O'Brien, S.J.

S Pi 161 Christian Philosophy Prof. Finneran, S.J.

S Ph 1 Mechanics and Heat Profs. Devlin, S.J. and Ring, S.J.

S Ph 2 Light, Sound, Electricity Profs. Tobin, S.J. and Ring, S.J.
S Ph 111 Theoretical and Applied

Mechanics Prof. F. E. White

S Ph 161 Electronics I Prof. Shork

S Rl 151 Ascetical Theology Prof. Hogan, S.J.

S Sc 201 Sociology of the Family Prof. O'Connell, S.J.

S Sp 12 Intermediate Spanish Prof. Santamaria

S Sp 22 (182) Advanced Spanish Prof. G. F. Smith, S.J.

10:25 A. M.

S Bi 109 Physiology Prof. Maynard

S Ac 2 Elementary Accounting II Prof. D. J. White

S Ch 1 Introduction to Chemistry Prof. Barrett, S.J.

S Ch 5 2 Organic Chemistry II Prof. Maginnity

S Ec 42 Advanced Accounting Prof. D. J. White

S Ec 107 Labor Relations Prof. Shortell, S.J.

S Ed 141 Educational Psychology Prof. McPeake, S.J.

S Ed 161 General School Administration Prof. Welch

S En 119 Elizabethan Literary Forms Prof. Folkard

S En 122 Shakespeare's Romantic

Comedies Prof. Bernhardt, S.J.

S En 23 3 English Prose Prof. Johnson, S.J.

S Fr 1 Elementary French Prof. Feeney, S.J.

S Fr 293 Special Topics in French

Literature Prof. O'Hara

S Gm 1 Elementary German Prof. Roth

S Gv 15 3 Public Policy and Labor Prof. Shortell, S.J.

S Gv 291 Historical Foundations Prof. Burke, S.J.

S Gk 1 Elementary Greek Prof. D. I. Foley, S.J.

S Hs 12 Mediaeval History Prof. Harney, S.J.

S Hs 21 The Age of the Reformation __ Prof. Geary, S.J.

S Hs 201 Science and Method of History Prof. Burke, SJ.
S Hs 20 5 Special Topics on Ecclesiastical

History Prof. Callahan, S.J.

S Lt A Elements of Latin Grammar Prof. Lawlor, S.J.

S Lt B Intermediate Latin Prof. MacDonald, S.J.

S Lt 24 (124) Latin Persuasive

Writings Prof. R. G. Shea, S.J.

Summer Session 3 1

S Mt 2 College Mathematics II Prof. Doherty, S.J.

S Mt 211 Theory of Numbers Prof. Bezuszka, S J.

S PI 1 Minor Logic . Prof. O'Connor, SJ.

S PI 3 (43) Ontology (Section B) Prof. Fuir, SJ.

S Pi 4 (44) Cosmology (Section A) Prof. J. A. Burke, SJ.

S PI 5 (101 Fundamental Psychology Prof. Duncan, SJ.

S Pi 6 (102-3) Advanced Psychology— Prof. Donoghue SJ.

S Pi 144 Basic Topics from St. Thomas. Prof. Maluf

S Rl 161 History of Church Councils Prof. Callahan, SJ.

S Sc 123 Public Health Prof. Hefferman R.N., A.M.

S Sc 131 Labor Problems Prof. Shortell, SJ.

S Sc 291 Historical Foundations of

Social Science Prof. Burke, S J.

S Sp 1 Elementary Spanish Prof. Santamaria

S Sp 23 2 Golden Age Literature Prof. Siciliano

11.20 A.M.

S PI 7 (104) Natural Theology Prof. McCarthy, S. J.

11:50 A. M.

S Ac 21 Intermediate Accounting I

S Ac 22 Intermediate Accounting II

S B. L. 1 Business Law

S Ec 32 Principles of Economics II Prof. McEwan, SJ.

S En 1 Introduction to College English.. Prof. Quinlan, SJ.

S Fr 12 Intermediate French Prof. Bouvier, SJ.

S Gm 11 Intermediate German Prof. Cahill

S Hs 13 Age of the Renaissance

S Rl 41 God the Redeemer

S Rl 42 God and Redemption Profs. Donnelly, S J. and Roddy, S J.
S Rl 54 Enjoying the Scriptures Prof. Casey, SJ.

BOSTON COLLEGE
GENERAL DIRECTORY
1946- 1947

William L. Keleher, S.J.

President

University Heights, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

University Heights, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.

Stephen A. Mulcahy, S.J., Dean

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

University Heights, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.

George A. O'Donnell, S.J., Dean

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

University Heights, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.

James J. Kelley, S.J., Dean

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES INTOWN
126 Newbury Street, Boston 16, Mass.

Edward J; Keating, S.J., Dean

THE SUMMER SESSION

University Heights, Chestnut Hill 67, Mass.

James L. Burke, S.J., Director

THE LAW SCHOOL

18 Tremont Street, Boston 8,* Mass.

William J. Kenealy, S.J., Dean
THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

126 Newbury Stret '\ Boston 16, Mass.

Dorothy L. Book, Dean

THE INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION

126 Newbury Street, Boston 16, Mass.

John W. Ryan, S.J., Director

SCHOOL OF NURSING

126 Newbury Street, Boston 16, Mass.

Anthony G. Carroll, S.J., Regent

THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS IN LENOX

Shadowbrook, Lenox, Mass.

William J. Murphy, S.J., Dean

THE SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY AND SCIENCE
Concord Road, Weston 93, Mass.

Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J., Dean

THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

Concord Road, Weston 93, Mass.

John F. Haran, S.J., Dean